Tabitha Myrtle Vannatta

TABITHA MYRTLE VANNATTA, age 75, of New Paris, Ohio died Tuesday April 13, 2004 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on July 6, 1928 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late George Wesley & Clarice Varie (Lamb) Byrd.

She had worked at Hoffco in Richmond, Indiana and at the Petro Fuel Island near New Paris, Ohio; member of the Centerville Christian Church. Preceded in death by her husbands: Dale Miller Stewart, John Nathan Vannatta and Donald Overholser. Sisters: Garnet Ellen Byrd and Annabelle Marie Juday.

Survivors include her sons: Gary Dale Stewart, Allen Lee & wife Rebecca Stewart, David Wesley Stewart and Victor Duane Stewart all of New Paris, Ohio. Sisters: Veda Ruth (Richard) Frautschi of Harlingen, Texas and Naomi Joyce (Marvin) Green of Fountain City, Indiana. Seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:30A.M. (Ohio Time) Saturday April 17, 2004 at Elkhorn Cemetery, 5697 Esteb Road, Richmond, Indiana with Rev. Harry Holloway officiating. Arrangements entrusted to the Barnes Funeral Home - 109 West Main Street - New Paris, Ohio. Memorials may be made to the Northwest Emergency Squad - 135 North Washington Street - New Paris, Ohio 45347. Condolences may be sent to the family via Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com.